TV46 - When Will Wood Turn to Gold? Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Accessible Canada Act
MAY 18, 202431 MIN
TV46 - When Will Wood Turn to Gold? Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Accessible Canada Act
MAY 18, 202431 MIN
Description
<p>In this month's podcast Peter and Karoline speak with Canada's Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux. Calling herself <q>Influencer in Chief</q> Ms. Cadieux talks candidly about the progress made to date on the implementation of the Accessible Canada Act, and the long road still ahead before Canada is expected to be accessible by 2040.<br>
<q>Too often accessibility is seen as a charitable activity, something you do when there is money left over or, when you get a grant. We have to flip that script and say, 'no, accessibility is as important as electricity'.</p>